February 1, 2009
Portions from a press release by Plascoat (our manufacturer of Thermo Plastic Powder):
"PPA 571 achieves...performance benefits whilst also remaining enviornmentally friendly... contains no solvents, no VOC's and no heavy metals, no zinc, no TGIC's, no phthalates and no halogens."
The press release refers to an installation of over 100 meters of handrails installed around Euston Underground Station. "PPA571 passes one of the world's most stringent tests relating to toxicity in the event of fire."
"...providing a slip resistant coating which is also warm to the touch." "The protective surface of each handrail needed to be able to withstand the wear and tear of millions of passengers a year...and compliant with the Fire Safety Performance Standard for the London Underground that are some, if not the most stringent in the world."
"...similar to the smoke emmisions of a burning candle...Graffiti Paints can also be wiped clean from the surface..."
Small wonder, then that so many of our customers insist on Plascoat for their jobs!
see the manufacturers website: www.plascoat.com
